No. 6,943 in Swedish
people
The Swedish word "people" translates to "folk" in English, meaning a group of humans or a nation.
In a sentence
Jag ser många människor som promenerar i parken.
I see many people walking in the park.
Here, 'människor' refers to individuals collectively as human beings actively engaged in an action, highlighting general presence and activity.
Medborgarna i Sverige är kända för sin vänlighet.
The people of Sweden are known for their friendliness.
In this context, 'medborgarna' refers to the inhabitants or citizens of Sweden, thereby focusing on a specific societal group.
Folket röstade i valet förra veckan.
The people voted in the election last week.
'Folket' refers to individuals as a collective entity actively participating in a democratic process, emphasizing their role as a unified group.
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